VP, US Commercial Finance

Where Conviviality is at work.

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet® Gin, and Skrewball™ whiskey, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivial ité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role, based in New York, Dallas, Chicago, or Miami is $ to $. The range may vary if the role outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

As the Vice President of US Commercial Finance, you will shape the financial strategy that fuels Pernod Ricard USA’s commercial and marketing ambitions. This is a high‑visibility role that influences decisions at the most senior levels, ensuring our teams have the insights, tools, and clarity needed to win in a dynamic marketplace. You will lead a talented finance organization, elevate our commercial finance capabilities, and drive consistent, data‑informed decision‑making across the business.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale while helping define the future of how we operate.

You are a strategic finance leader who thrives at the intersection of analytics, commercial strategy, and people leadership. You bring a balanced mindset—equally comfortable challenging assumptions, simplifying complexity, and empowering teams to do their best work. You excel in fast‑paced environments, enjoy building scalable systems and processes, and are energized by partnering with senior executives to shape long‑term plans. You lead with curiosity, clarity, and confidence, and you know how to translate financial insight into action.

• Lead all US commercial finance activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and actionable insights that support executive decision‑making and drive profitable growth.
• Oversee analysis of product and supplier performance, identifying opportunities to optimize P&L delivery, trade spend, and commercial investments within your first 6–12 months.
• Build and develop a high‑performing commercial finance team, strengthening capabilities, elevating leadership skills, and driving consistent ways of working across the function.
• Partner with the Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and senior leaders to shape multi‑year sales plans, assess profitability, and guide investment decisions.
• Standardize and enhance reporting tools, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and alignment between corporate and commercial finance.
• Lead the implementation of the national Revenue Growth agenda, ensuring clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strengthen partnerships between commercial finance and corporate finance teams, ensuring clarity of roles, effective communication, and aligned performance management.

You’ll join an inclusive, global organization where professional development and internal mobility are core to our talent philosophy. Your career at Pernod Ricard can take many paths, supported by leaders who value growth, curiosity, and diverse perspectives. You’ll be part of a culture that celebrates the richness of our people, takes pride in crafting exceptional products, invests in our communities, and champions our responsibility to protect the environment.